1998 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1718 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Suzuki Vitara | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Suzuki | Land Rover |
Model | Vitara | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |